Join the conversation. Shape the support. Build a stronger night-time economy in Greater Manchester.
This collaborative event is your chance to share the real challenges facing your business, connect with peers and decision-makers, and directly influence the kind of support that will be developed for the hospitality, leisure, and night-time economy sectors across Greater Manchester.
Whether you run a grassroots venue or a city flagship, your voice matters.
The insights gathered will directly shape a targeted seminar series, which will be delivered by GM Business Growth Hub and GMCA, launching in Autumn 2025.
Food will be provided by Nell’s Pizza @ Kampus, Raint Heart bar will be open should you wish to purchase refreshments.
Who Should Attend?
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Business owners, operators, senior managers and stakeholders across GM’s night-time economy, including:
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Bars, pubs, restaurants, nightclubs, music venues
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Theatres, entertainment spaces, and leisure venues
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Late-night food, retail, and sector support organisations
Speakers include:
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Joe Heys, GMCA Night-Time Economy Principal
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Dan Hope, Business Advisor – Growth Specialist, GM Business Growth Hub
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Industry Leaders sharing their story lived sector experience
Agenda:
- Welcome & keynote insights
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Facilitated roundtable discussions in small groups (topics include workforce, safety, digitalisation, licensing, and more)
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Summary of shared themes to build a bespoke programme of support
Come and be part of shaping a stronger, more resilient future for Greater Manchester’s night-time economy, Register your place.
Delivered by Business Growth Hub & GMCA Night-Time Economy Team
Your place on the workshop is not automatically confirmed and you will receive an email from bghworkshops@growthco.uk once it is.
As this workshop is fully-funded, businesses are subject to funders' eligibility criteria. If your place is confirmed, you will receive an email from us with further details.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Owners of Bars, Pubs, Restaurants, Nightclubs, Music Venues based in Greater Manchester with 5-50 staff
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Photography will take place during this workshop. Please make us aware if you do not want to be photographed.